Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character Names
Early Name Reservations for World of Warcraft: Forever are available from October 27 through November 3, giving players an opportunity to secure the names that will become part of their adventures in Azeroth.
During the reservation period, eligible players* can create and reserve names for up to three characters total across all Rulesets. This means that if you create two on a PvP Ruleset, you’ll only be able to create one more character in a Normal or Role-Play Ruleset. This restriction only applies to Early Name Reservation.
Key Highlights & Takeaways
- Europe: October 27 at 18:00 CET
- North America: October 27 at 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Korea: October 28 at 07:00 KST
- Taiwan: October 28 at 07:00 CST
- Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date.
- Download and install the Battle.net desktop app
Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character Names
Realm Status & SystemsEarly Name Reservations for World of Warcraft: Forever are available from October 27 through November 3, giving players an opportunity to secure the names that will become part of their adventures in Azeroth.
Name Reservation Start Times
Realm Status & SystemsDuring the reservation period, eligible players* can create and reserve names for up to three characters total across all Rulesets. This means that if you create two on a PvP Ruleset, you’ll only be able to create one more character in a Normal or Role-Play Ruleset. This restriction only applies to Early Name Reservation.
- Europe: October 27 at 18:00 CET
- North America: October 27 at 1:00 p.m. PDT
- Korea: October 28 at 07:00 KST
- Taiwan: October 28 at 07:00 CST
Prepare to Launch
General UpdatesChoose the names that will carry your heroes into a new age and prepare for your adventures in World of Warcraft: Forever.
- Make sure your graphics drivers are up to date.
- Download and install the Battle.net desktop app
- Open the Battle.net desktop app and allow it to update if needed.
- Select World of Warcraft from the list of games.
- In the Game Version menu above the Play button, select World of Warcraft: Forever , then select Install.
- Once installation is complete select Play and choose your Ruleset .
- Create up to 3 characters with your chosen name.
What Players Need to Know
Early Name Reservations allow players to secure character names ahead of realm launch. Ensure your account is active and prepared for scheduled realm opening.
Directly impacts World of Warcraft: Forever mechanics, realm scheduling, or character progression.